Can cold weather make you sick? Health, safety dangers to know about.

As severe winter weather affects Americans across the country, experts are warning about the health and safety dangers to look out for, from falls to frostbite.

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Staying safe in dangerous cold weather

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Should you set your thermostat to 'emergency heat' when weather is very cold?

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Can cold weather make you sick? Health, safety dangers to know about.

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